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Float a calm stretch of the Bow River beneath towering Rockies in this 1.5-hour guided Townie trip from downtown Canmore. Ideal for families and first-time rafters, the float combines easy paddling with interpretive guides and big mountain views.
Float a calm stretch of the Bow River beneath towering Rockies in this 1.5-hour guided Townie trip from downtown Canmore. Ideal for families and first-time rafters, the float combines easy paddling with interpretive guides and big mountain views.
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Operated by Canmore Raft Tours · Canmore, Alberta
You push off from a small downtown launch and the river takes over: cool, glacial-fed water moving steady but forgiving, framed by spruce-dark shorelines and the rising angles of the Canadian Rockies.
easy.
1.5 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; minimal exertion required—participants should be able to sit for the duration and follow guide instructions.
Yes—this family-friendly trip accepts children and provides infant seats; infants must sit on an adult’s lap and PFDs are supplied.
The Bow River is fed by glacial melt and remains cold year-round; avoid prolonged immersion and wear insulating layers if needed.
Trips depart from the Canmore Boat Launch in downtown Canmore, within easy walking distance of shops, restaurants, and many hotels.
Tours may be canceled for bad weather or insufficient travelers; the operator’s policy allows full refunds if canceled at least 24 hours before departure.
Canmore sits on territory long used by Indigenous peoples and later developed as a coal-mining town before transitioning to an outdoor recreation hub in the late 20th century.
River sections are sensitive to bank erosion and invasive plants—stay in the boat and avoid disturbing shoreline vegetation; operators follow Leave No Trace practices.
Canmore Raft Tours operates guided outdoor trips and adventures with an emphasis on safety, stewardship, and memorable experiences.
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